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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-30

somewhat Contagious.
"Hello. Ella, my girl, where $
"a IIayn't seen Inn on the str(
ilong time. -
Hes sick"
And where's your map ri
.een her lately"
"Shs's sick."
where's your brother Geo
Don't see him any more.
Giles sick"
And where are you going in su
hurry ?"
Going to the doctors. I'm 81
What, all sick ? What's the
ter P"
"Oh. Cousin Nell has come to |
at our house. and she's taking I
lessons"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-30
The Cause of His Trium,

1T seems that young Hurley is
. lion in society now?'
The adorcd OF all adorers."
What's the cause of I? | see
ine particularly attractive about
He struck a vein of coal on hi.
tbs other day. - Nebraska state
nd.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-30

A Young man, obliged 20 invent instant
ly some excuse for long golden hair on
his coat sleeve, stammered out that ne
sx-sat next to ehs b b-buttsr at dinner"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-30
Seth c. MoHatt Dead.

Seth G.. MOtTatt, representative from the
eleventh district, died OF blood poisoning |
from malignant carbuucle. IN the Provi- |
dence note IN Washington on the I'D inst. |
Mr. MOnatt was born in Battle Greek, |
August ], 1871. lie received "A common |
~choO. education there. and removed in /
the fall Of % with his parents. TO Colon, |
st Joseph county. where he spent two /
years as teacher in the seminary. In the /
fall of go he entered the literary depart /
ing obl gel u zn6onS.Llna scrA w.
vHo n Yeuce IN l,bA Dur
Inc his last vDthe university he was
A., the Office of Me Hon. Thomas NJ. Cooley.
After graduation be entered the law once
of Hon. Byron d. Bail OIL Grand haplus.
IA the spriug OF l~fi ue removed 10 Lyons
.nd Ieuan the practice OF Jaw, FROM
tberc he went 10 NOrtaport, Leelanaw
countv in the fall OF ls6j. He was at once
.lacted prosecuting attorney Tor thab
countv and reelected IN lNo9. IN lStU ne
,ras elected state senator from the lhlrty
,,r.t district. and served through the
.,t.rond extra sessions Of lSil-2 and
/, .Se Edmunds impeachment trial lie was
.rnoiuted "A member OF the constltutlohai
na,or1ission OF 1913. In the spring OF - :
,o..a. .ppoiuted register OF the United
st.tes land office at Traverse CITY vice
ftcnt Gov. Bates, deceased, anu held tno
,Iice till its removal 10 Reed Clty IN - -.
9Iat vear he was elected prosecuting
~ ~. ~ Grand Traverse county
iaving been elected represent We IN Tn.
,a - i.lature i'm lSou, his naue was az
- ,,entioned in connection win tn'
onN. ,.rship 10 which responsible posi-
"a vas elected from among severe
nraminent and capable candida'es' u
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-30

sent to the senate the other day was that
of Martin V. Montgomery. TO toe associate
Justice OF the supreme court of the Dis
trict Of Columbia.
Secretary Whitney has informed Mr..
W. II. II. Smith, chief clerk Of the
bureau OF steam engineering that his SER
vices as chief clerk will not he need ell
after January 4. Ma smith has been in
the navy department twenty years.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-30

Ihe state Michigan ". Alfred
2. Swineford governor Of Alaska, was
tried in the circuit court at Marquette on
the 2Oth inst Judge Grant ruled that
GOV. Swiueford was an agent OF the state.
in connection with the New Orleans eX-
position and therefore accountable to 1t
for moneys expended He directed the
Jury to bring in a Judgment for $500 the
sum not accounted for. The case VIII be
taken 20 the supreme court. Owing to a
change in time Of Alaskan steamers, 1t Is
said, Gov. Swineforl's deposition did not
arrive in time for the trial
Mai. w. W. Van Antwerp, postmaster
or jackson, aud owner Of the Jackson
Patriot, is dead.
Mrs. Andrew Hoover OF Pokagon left
her home for short time, leaving her
II months old baby in charge OF its broth
or. who was only four or five years old
When she returned she found the house II
flames and the baby was burned TO death
The kerosene oil can was found tipped
over near the stove.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-30
At TIE CAPITAL.

The Blair educatio al bill has been IA
yorably reported TO the sen ate.
Col Wesley Merritt of the Fifth cavalry
has been nominated a brigadier- general.
The supreme court has affirmed the de.
cision OF the Dakota court granting So.
600 10 brakeman who lost both legs in
the service OF the Northern Pacific road.
The United State, supreme court has
decided the case of the Marquette, Hough.
ton q Ontonagon railroad against the
United States reversing the decision OF
the court below and ordering judgment
entered for the railroad with costs. Tn
case grew put of the income tax assessed
against the old Marquette " Ontonago1
road upon its earnings in 1871. TheA
claimed that it had no net earni io''
consequently no income liable nss AM
1t paid the tax, whoever, aDs( 'aNa'ioi'
decision is "a virtual orderly ~ the court
= - por repayment
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-22
The King of Holland.

The king of Holland is an admirer Of
American institutions. He heats bis palace
at Amsterdam with an American base burn
ing eosl stove, and he has his eye on tn
ys poacher.-New York Journal
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-22
Consumption Of Pig Iron.

A contemporary SAYS: we consumed
much more pig iron the first six months Of
this Year than during the corresponding
period Of lass year Better move back to
the old boarding house-New Haven News.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-22
DR. 5. E HASkINS.

Physician and surgeon once, Main street. over
Aldrich Browns drag store, rooms 2 and IL Wlch-
ita Kau s2SSln-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-22

Pleasing Characteristics of the Japanese
People-A Country of 9iany Holidays.
Fesfiyals-Sacred Mountain.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-22

Ocice RittinS block. cor. Douglas and.Ssrzet. en-
trance 70 osice nv eeTato-. ONCE hours TO II a
and 20 p m; residence eS Topeka ave. Wichita,
Kan. % u
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-22
ESNNIA~-
1ai11 z eagle
II. r. TIME TABLES.
-
Denver, Memphis & Atlantic.

Trains Nos. and run daily. Train No. , will wait
at fnron until Train No arrives. Trains VIII stop
at all stations. - -
FITZGERALD & MALLORY CoNST'C,N 60.
D. ]. THAYER, SANE ~ y !,
Chief Enziaeer and Genl MnE,r Train Master.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-22
PHYSICIANS.
N. /. COINER. M. D.
DR.. M. A. PRAT I

specialties: Rectal. G-nit3- Urinary and all blood
se-lm-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-01-22
A., T. & :. F. X X.

Train leaves for Hutchinson 9:I5 81 80 pm
Train arrives from Hutchinson .9.2i and 1a5 pm
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18
uNCHANGINGu
EDNA MILLER sHELpRAKR.


Though birds forget their mates, the flowers
to bloom,
Though stars should tremble and fall out
their place,
And though the sun should change to mid
night gloom,
What of these, then, since they have run
their race?
The things appointed ~ them have done,
Their destiny futile, hate'er it be.
Are human loves and human lives begun
And ended in day so easily?
That, like the violets, they're flung away,
Though crushed and dying, for the rose to
come?
What, though they fail to-day and yesterday
Is not the same? Is then the heart so
numb,
Like these frail things that feel not, cannot
know,
That blossom sweetly, but insensate dumb
Whose life is sunshine, and with it must go ?
Why, cen the violets die-before the roses
come.
Oh! Loves high and holy, God-like thing
Not of the earth, but Heaven-born, divine
For this Is Love: In life sweet incense bring,
And on Loves altar lay; or yet refine
The hearts affection, if needs be, with pain
And suffering; to wait, nor ask return;
To die, and count it still but highest gain.
IT'S Gods own lesson, given us to learn.
Louisville Courier Journal.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18

blue, but her silken curly hair was black,
and Gertrude had inherited Aunt Valentines
pretty hands and trick of using them against
the background of her hair.
Mariana was plain and pretty by turns.
Her place was beside her brother she cut
his food for him and restrained his spoon.
Brother Nichols, though in his early teens
and clad according to his age, looked like an
overgrown, bald-headed baby. He could not
feed himself with success He recognized
Marianas authority when she restrained his
yells or his spoon-hammering and curved
his fat fingers backward to smooth down her
cheek with his palm. Brother had some
baptismal name in the family record, but so
little use for any name that his remotest
neighbor inquired about him as Brother
Nichols.
"Your father left brother as well provided
for as either of you," observed Aunt Valen-
line, giving him her brightest glance.
"Of course" said Mariana.
at was fortunate for the child. Now, to
come to the point at once about your plans !:
Two young girls cannot live here by them
selves. Your father said should advise you.
Never mind George. He doesn't hear thunder
when he sits thinking. He is arranging a
skeleton for his new history; and all the
women have spoilt him, humoring his man
ners and petting his vacant stare as the sign
of genius We will begin with brother: 1t
is only right to provide for the weakest first.
| took the trouble to make inquiries before
coming here" said Aunt Valentine, benef-
Gently. There are several very private, ex-
ceedingly well-kept asylums where he can
be placed, and We will select one. He has
plenty of means to pay for every comfort"
but you wouldn't put brother into an
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18
LAST DAY OF THE FLEA MARKET.
The Dealers Appeal Unsuccessfully to the
Government Authorities.


Government Authorities.
Yesterday was the last day of the flea
market The fifty-two old women who have
sat haggling over their uncanny wares in the
square by the government pawn shop until
the queer band had become part of the
familiar physiognomy of the city had been
told that their time was up at P. NJ. sharp,
and that the flea market would then be q
thing of the past. They had appealed in
vain to the mayor, to the minister of the in
terror and, as last resort, by deputation to
the King praying that in consideration of
their great age they might keep their stands
or move them elsewhere until they could
drop out together, as it were. They were
told that there was no room for sentiment in
their case. Perhaps the feas had killed it.
Their mixed stock of secondhand clothes,
old rags, felt shoes and crockery certainly
harbored a fair share. But then, it was a
very cheap market-so cheap that others
than the very poor sought it for bargains.
No matter; they must all go together. Gus
toners had come from far and near to the
closing sale until the square was black. So
brisk a trade the flea market had never
known. In spite of it more than one aged
face was wet with bitter tears as the hands
of the old tower clock pointed to three and
the word to move on was given. There was
very little left to move that was worth it;
nothing more worn or shaky than the old
market women themselves. As they filed
out with their bundles, casting stolen chances
behind them, one of the characteristic tradi-
tions of this old city went out with them and
became thing of the Copenhagen
LETTER.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18
"PANsIEs FOR THouGHTs.n
EMILY A. BRADFORD,

Earth wore her beautiful garments,
One day, in the long ago,
And the sunlight kissed the flowers,
And the grass blades whispered low.
In the blue of the bending heavens,
Clouds sailed, like snowy fleece;
And it seemed that nature murmured,
A beautiful hymn of peace.
And so, with my soul attempered
To the spell that the day had wrought,
gathered my hearts love pansies,
The delicate flowers of thought.
Calm lay on the sleeping valleys,
The hush of the restful night;
And calm on the stately hill tops,
With their crown of silver light.
Like tender benediction,
Did the loving moon-rays fall
On mound of snowy daisies
With the night stars watching all.
And Herewith the calm around me,
With the eyes of the stars to see,
/ brought my hearts love pansies,
Pansies-for thoughts of me.
But, now-as my mind goes backward,
To the days of the long ago,
feel, though the years bring winter,
In my heart fresh flowers grow.
And think in the better country,
When my love of old see,
shall know, that, in heavenly gardens,
Thought pansies bloom for me.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18
AN AWKWARD MISTAKE.
The Result of an American Clubman's
Search for Cheap Clothing


Search for Cheap Clothing.
A clubman relates at his own expense the
following "Reminiscences of his visit to Lon
don last summer Wishing to tax ,adva
tage of the alleged cheapness of clothing in
London he carried with him no more than
he actually needed for the voyage, and on
his arrival posted up to London in his
steamer dress, to find an important dinner
engagement awaiting him, only few DAYS
off 1t was an extremely hot day and he was
tired, but he went at once to the establish
ment of a tailor who had been recommended
and asked to see the proprietor Mr.. X. That
gentleman appeared, and the following con-
versation took place:
you are Mr.. X. Pr the American asked.
Eyes, was the laconic reply
"Well, continued the American, II met
your customer, Mr.. A. on the steamer I've
just landed from, and he advised me to come
and see you before looking anywhere else"
But really, my man." the tailor said,
looking the dusty, travel-stained visitor over
from head to foot 81 am awfully sorry not
to oblige Mr.. A., don't you know, but really
we don't need any more help at present"
The American is neither vain nor lacking
in a sense of the ludicrous, so that instead of
becoming MORALLY offended, as many might
have done, he simply laughed and explained
that he wanted some work done himself and
ON this footing he was at once treated with
consideration designed to atone for so awk-
ward Observation-Disclosures Journal.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18
CHEER UP, FAINT HEART

Against the west but yesterday
The golden cloudlets peaceful lay,
But now their gold is changed to gray,
And sobbing winds do blow.
Oh, tears that rain from weeping eyesi
Oh, weary heart oppressed with sighsl
Does hope, which colored once thy skies,
No more its hues bestow?
Cheer up faint heart nor thus despair,
Another dawn will CLEAN as fair,
And brilliant day arise from where
Just now is deepest gloom.
Once more, perchance shall l attain
New pleasure; yet, how brief its reign,
For atterward will come new pain.
And the right to reign assume.
Yet who shall say that life is vain,
Though joys are oft deposed by pain2
1t better fits us in the main,
To future good enjoy.
Were life one round of pleasures gay
No night to alternate with day
Just brilliant dazzling light AWAY
'Twould soon with sweetness cloy.
-Milwdukee Sentinel.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18
One Place Left for Him.

Poor Jones is a perfect wreck" remarked
Smithers.
"Pm very sorry to hear it," replied Rob
inson
yes he's lost his sight, and he is too old
blind"
That's bad"
"That isn't the worst, either. His mind
has become so impaired that he is utterly
unable to form an opinion"
SIS that so? Then he has one means of
support left him."
"What is that?'
He can get permanent situation as jury
man."
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18
ILLUSTRATIONS

Are TO be made special feature. and THE ORBIT
will contain original illustrations made expressly
for the articles filling its pages by such distin-
guished artists as the Boards, the MoRANs, HAM
ILToN GIBSON WORTH, DE MEzA, DENsToN. SICK
ELS, CHAPLIN, GRAVES, HOOPER, CUsACHs, BoDFIsH.
TAYLOR, BRoUGHToN and others of like high
standing.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18
ORIGINAL STORIES

BY GEORGE ALFRED TOWNSEND. ERNEST De
LANCEY PIERsoN, GEN'L j. MADISON DRAKE,
Miss JENNIE S. JuDsoN, MRS. M. H. CATHERwooD,
HENRY j. FORD, while arrangements are being
perfected with novelists of wide reputation for
serials of very high class.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18
An Unsuccessful Trim.

Heard you were fishing yesterday.
Major"
"Yes, Colonel, l was"
"Catch anything ?"
mot thing Not even the train. Had
to walk back.o
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18

If such a publication, worthy in every way OF
comparison with the leading high-priced maya
zines is not worth so cents year strictly upon its
own merits, and without throwing in premiums or
chromos then it is not worth sending for.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18
SAMPLE COPIES WILL BE SENT

To any part of the country upon receipt of address
with stamp. Money must be forwarded by postal
note money order, or in case of a single sub
scripton so cents may be sent at subscribers risk
in postage stamps or currency. All comn.unica-
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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18


light showed the daintiest wrinkles on Mrs.
Valentines face. She was q beautiful old
lady, with puffs of white hair Being now
at the meal which in her own house she called
Inner, she was carefully dressed in soft,
silent black silk. Her hands were very small
and very lustrous with rings, but no other
token of weakness appeared about her. She
was calm woman who had lived much, and
she bore herself above all excitement in the
serious talk she was having with her
brothers daughters.
The supper table stood on what would have
been the barn floor had not the owner
changed his plan and made residence of
what he first intended to make barn. 1t
was handsomely finished structure in spite
of its eccentric shape. Rich brown timbers
supported the concave roof, and polished
stairway climbed one side of the wall to a
transverse gallery, over which light fell from
stained-glass window. On each side of
this deep hall were arranged the rooms of
the farmhouse; and farmhouse it was
called from Free Hall to College Center. For
everybody knew that Jerry Nichols made up
his mind he never would build fine house
about the time the doctors pronounced his
boy incurable. He was putting up the frame
work of new barn; many were the barns
he was obliged to build for his stock; but he
had contracted for the brick and hewn foun-
dalton stones with which he expected to
build one ofthe palaces of the country. The
contract was annulled. That barn was good
enough monument for a man whose name
was perpetuated in an idiot son. His girls
would wed, and secure new names and homes
for themselves.
This driving stock dealer, being widower
and man devoured by business, took very
little interest even in the Farmhouse, until a
severe chill had lately confined him to it,
and severer chill had lain him out quiet
and rigid forever,
Mrs. Valentine was too far away to attend
the funeral, but she had arrived to do her
duty as soon as time and pa ,e would per-
nit With her arrived the nephew of her
deceased husband, Mr.. George Valentine a
student and historian, with his tablets and
pencils.
Mariana always admired him with awe,
but to Gertrude he represented good match
considerably out of the reach of girls brought
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18
BY NJ. II. CATHERwooD.
tCopyriOhted, 1851

HE farmhouse stood for
ward on a wooded hill, as
if courageously avoiding
seclusion. Beds of scarlet
geraniums and the illum-
mated foliage of noun
tain ash trees made flame
spots around it, in addi-
ton to which sunset was
reflected by its windows.
Both great doors stood
open, so that the air swept
pleasantly across the
harn-ha1l and uDstiDted
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18
A Pertinent Question.

''Have you lost your ears Pr asked an irate
parent the other day. "Why, have you
found any ?" ipnocently queried the urchin.
-NeW Ha0en Nevs.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18
EASTERN AND SOUTHERN MATTERS

Taken up in most interesting form by those
competent to do SO. Negot atoms are now pending
with several of the best-known writers of those
sections.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18
WOMAN's WORLD

In all its varied features dwelt upon by
JENNY JUNE, MARION HARLAND, OLIVE LOGAN.
CLARA BELLE, MRS. MALLoN, NORMA BLAh-
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18
GENERAL MISCELLANY

OF Science, Travel, Wit and Humor, Sports, etc.,
etc, by such adopts as C. C. ADAMS, GARRETT p.
sERvIss, C. NJ SNYDER, W. H. SIvIrER, DAN
BEARD.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18
WESTERN INTERESTS

Discussed by such widely known men as HENRY
KING, RoBT j. BURDETTE, EUGENE FIELD, FRANK
WILKEsoN, DAN DE QUILLE H. W. TAYLOR,
MAURICE THOMPSON, CYRUS +. MCNUTT, C. F.
HOLDER, T. c. HARBAUGH.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1887-06-18
so 4 ' 1Ene.

AS to the reliability Of the publishers and their
undoubted responsibility in carrying out their
contracts with subscribers, reference Is made to
Hon. Frank Brown, Postmaster of Baltimore. who
may be communicated with by any local post
master, or written to direct by those who desire
so to do
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-05

DR.. Care, of Basic, has suggested that
the characters Of people might be well
diagnosed by their old shoes. Take a
shoe which has been worn for a couple
of months; if the sole and heel are equally
worn, it belongs to an energetic man of
business, a trustworthy officer, an exem-
plary wife. an excellent mother; if the
outer edge only is only worn, the owner
is of a fantastic, adventurous tendency, a
rash and bold temper; if it is the inner
edge which Is worn, the fact indicates
irresolution and weakness in a man,
modesty in a woman. Such at least Is
the bold generalization of DIR. Cares
shoemaker, whose own shoes one sus-
poets must be worn on the outside, and
who also states that where the wearer
not only wears the outer edge, but also
rasps the point of his shoes and leaves
the rest almost new, he Is a person whose
honesty Is To be uspected.-The
AthenRum.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1887-05-05
At saxon Peasant Weddings.

Among the games enacted at some OF
the Saxon peasant weddings there is one
which deserves to be mentioned, afford
ing as it does curious proof of the ten
acity of old pagan rites and customs,
transmitted by verbal tradition from one
generation To the other. This is the Ros-
sci Tanz, or dance of the horses, evidently
founded ON an ancient Scandinavian le-
Send To be found i'll s,norri's ''Edda." In
this tale the gods Thor and Loki came to
a peasant 3 house IN a carriage drawn by
two goats or rams, and asked for a night 5
lodging Thor killed the two rams, and
with the peasant and his family consumed
their flesh for supper. The bones were
then ordered to be thrown in a heap on
to the hides of the animals; but one of the
peasant SONS had in eating broken open
Il bone iii order to get at the marrow
within, ami next morning when the god
commanded the goats to get up, one Of
them limped ON the hind leg, because Of
the broken bone.
At first Thor was in a great rage, and
threatened to destroy the whole family,
but finally allowed himself to be pacified.
and accepted the two SONS as hostages.
In the peasant drama we have now be-
fore us the gods Thor and Loki are re
placed by a colonel and lieutenant col
onel, and instead OF two goats there are
two horses and one goat; also the two
sons of the peasants are here designated
as Wallachians. Everything is, Of course,
much distorted and changed, but still all
the principal features of the drama,
which space forbids me here to enlarge
upon, are clearly recognizable. The kill
ing of the goat and its subsequent resur-
rection, the rage of the colonel, and the
transferment of the two Wallachians into
his service being all parts of the perform
ance.-Blackwood's Magazine.